Pittsford, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Rutland County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
559 Population 282/sq mi density
$44,107 Median Income $32,893 per capita
$162,100 Home Value $293,877 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
35 Violent Crime/100K 243 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,107 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 83.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates43.7123°N, 73.0253°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRutland County County
Nearest AirportRutland/Southern Vermont Regional (RUT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 83.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %79.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0393 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.27 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.38 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience77.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 18, 2024.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 104 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 109 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 102 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 144 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 145 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 101 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 124 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 128 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 124 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 102 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 68 km
Jun 25, 2002 6 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.0 103 km
Mar 2, 1995 3 km ENE of Tupper Lake, New York M3.0 126 km
Mar 9, 1999 7 km NW of Dannemora, New York M2.9 132 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 124 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 89 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 18 km
Jul 23, 1996 15 km NNE of Saranac Lake, New York M2.8 115 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 113 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 239 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 11, 1976 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF2 100 km 0
May 11, 1973 EF2 88 km 0
May 29, 1969 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 22, 1955 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 99 km 0
May 16, 2022 EF1 68 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.5 in

Pittsford has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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